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The 49ers players grew distracted in the post game locker room when the Minnesota Vikings were driving for the winning field goal against the Packers. The Vikings win assured the 49ers a first-round bye and a home playoff game.
When the Vikings did win 37-34, the 49ers’ locker room erupted. The celebratory displays included a shirtless chest bump between Mike Iupati and Joe Staley, which could have triggered the next big one.
The 49ers were feeling so good, Eric Branch and I nearly got a bear hug from center Jonathan Goodwin. We were interviewing him when the Vikes booted the winning field goal.
“The minute I started talking to you guys, Minnesota started driving down the field, so I appreciate you guys coming over here,” Goodwin told us.